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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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